A confidential report of the Indian Joint Defence Staff, dated April 26, was leaked, creating concern in military and political circles. The document reveals that the Indian armed forces are currently unprepared for large-scale operations, and points to low soldier morale, rising discontent, mass dismissals and cases of evasion of duty.
The key issues are:
Shortages of ammunition and weapons
Delays in adopting new technologies
Slowness of command decision-making processes
Inadequate logistical support at the front
Despite assistance from Israeli advisors and defence firms, no significant improvement has been seen; only internal tensions have increased.
The report highlights the growing anxiety along the Line of Control (LoC), citing serious weaknesses in the Air Force and Navy, vulnerability of infrastructure (power grids, logistics, communications) to air strikes, declining troop confidence and major economic risks in the event of an escalation. It also notes a dependence on foreign weapons, contradicting claims of self-sufficiency.
The document ends with a request to contact the responsible officer, Captain R.K. Singh, Navy, for further information.